CITY NEWS, EVENTS & UPDATES
City of Union Photo Contest Winners
We would like to thank all the photo contestants for helping us capture the beauty and welcoming charm of Union, Kentucky! The City Commission enjoyed viewing the wonderful pictures and faced a challenge as they selected their top three favorites. We are pleased to...
Fiber Optic Installation
Cincinnati Bell will be installing fiber optic cables within the public right of way/utility easement along roadways throughout the City of Union.
Development Approved for 61.889 Acre Site in the City of Union
A major Zoning Map Amendment was approved by the Union City Commission at a Special Meeting held on November 3, 2021. The amendment involves a 61.8 acre site in the heart of Union between US 42 and Old Union Road. The project being proposed, known as the Union...
Small Business Saturday
The City of Union Commission issued a proclamation designating November 27, 2021 as Small Business Saturday, a national day of locally owned small business recognition. The proclamation was presented to Carrie DePue, during the November 1, 2021 City Commission meeting...
Commission Meeting
The City Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 6:30PM located at the City Building (1843 Bristow Drive). A Zoom link is provided below for online viewing as in person seating is limited. The meeting agenda may be found at...
Small Business Grant Applications
Now accepting applications
Date Due: November 12, 2021
Max Amount: $5,000
City of Union Strategic Initiatives
The City Commission is dedicated to maintaining the small-town appeal of Union while managing the city’s rapid growth. The population has climbed from a mere 233 people in 1970 to 7,416 people in 2020. Aligned with city values and successful management, the...
Mayor is “Principal for a Day”
When Boone County Schools Superintendent, Matt Turner, asked City of Union Mayor Larry Solomon to be “Principal for a Day”, the mayor agreed only if he could be “Principal for a Day” at Ryle High School. On September 17, 2021, Ryle High School Principal Matt Shafer...
Union Is The Place To Be In Boone County!
The City of Union is rated “#1 in best places to live in Boone County”[1]. Union offers a low cost of living with a high quality of family-oriented lifestyle that appeals to younger, higher income professionals with families, as well as 55 and older retirees,...
City of Union Lowers Tax Rate
During the September 8, 2021 City of Union Commission Special Meeting, a vote took place to reduce the city’s 2021- 2022 real property tax rate from .216 to .206 per $100 of valuation. The measure passed 5-0. Present Wednesday evening were Mayor Larry Solomon and...
NEWS RELEASES
2020 Press Releases
Union Cancels Breakfast with Santa for 2020
Halloween Times Announced in Union For 2020
City of Union Announces Small Business Grant Program
City of Union Held A Ribbon Cutting for Buffalo Wings and Rings-Union
Union is Fastest Growing City in Boone County
City Announces Cancellation of Union Celebrates America Event
Archived Press Releases
2019
Breakfast With Santa 2019
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Benchmark Physical Therapy
Everman Promoted to Clerk
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Orange Theory Fitness-Union
Wulfe Brothers Band to Perform at Union Celebrates America
Union to Hold Celebrate America Parade
Road Closures for Union Celebrates America Parade
Union to Hold Second Business Mixer
Union Announces 2019 City Events
Union Holds Ribbon Cutting for Central Bank
Union Holds Annual Fish Fry Event
City of Union Proclaims Lady Raiders Basketball Day in City
City to Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2018
Official City Statement Regarding Recent Town Center Developments
Road Closures For Union Celebrates America
Union Announces Food Vendors for Union Celebrates America
City of Union To Hold Groundbreaking for Story Point
Union Announces Band for Union Celebrates America
Linda and Randy Barlow Honored as Grand Marshals for Union Celebrates America
Join the Union Celebrates America Parade
City of Union Holds Ribbon Cutting for Kitchen1883
Gray Middle School Students Recognized for Winning Flag Design
City Passes Resolution in Support of POST
Commission Approves RFQ For Town Center
City of Union To Hold Spring Drug Take Back Day Event
Date Set for Annual City of Union Fish Fry
City to Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt Event
City Announces 2018 City Events Schedule
2017
City Receives Sidewalk Grant from KLC
December Commission Meeting Summary
City of Union To Hold Breakfast with Santa
City of Union to Serve as Dropoff Point for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Commission Declares Building Surplus Property
Union Commission Recognizes Former Kroger Manager
City Holds Ribbon Cutting For Flying Olive Bluegrass
2017 Tax Rate Announcement
Union Hosts Annual Salmon 5K Run
Storypoint Approval Moves Forward
Wahoff Named City Clerk
Everman Promoted to Assistant
Hinkle Promoted to Director
Plummer Hired As City Administrator
City Conducts Heroin Addiction Awareness Campaign
City Receives Flag Box as Eagle Project
City Announces 2017 City Events
Members Appointed to Economic Development Committee
2016
City of Union Adopts Nuisance Ordinance
Update on Funding for Boone County Planning Commission
City Selling Discounted Perfect North Tickets
City to Hold Annual Breakfast with Santa 11-30-2016
Mayor Conducts Important Cookie Vote 11-8-2016
City Welcomes Union Salon Suites with Ribbon Cutting 10-24-2016
Mt. Zion/US 42 Road Paving Update